Beachside charm with Jetty Road shops, sunset views, and a classic seaside feel.
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Download Richify — It's FreeBeachside charm with Jetty Road shops, sunset views, and a classic seaside feel. If you're weighing a move to Glenelg, the numbers matter more than the vibes. The median weekly rent here is $400, which annualises to roughly $20,800 per year. Using the 30% rent-to-income guideline, you'd want an annual gross salary around $69,000 to live in Glenelg without housing eating your paycheck.
Day-to-day costs in Glenelg are on the pricier side for entertainment and in line with the national average for groceries. A monthly public transport pass runs about $135, and a flat white at a local café costs roughly $4.50 — which adds up to $1,643 per year if you're on a one-a-day habit.
Rough monthly budget for a single renter on a median-income job, before lifestyle upgrades:
Numbers are indicative only and exclude tax. Use the interactive calculator above to plug in your own salary and lifestyle.
How much do you need to earn to live comfortably in Glenelg?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, a comfortable gross income for Glenelg is around $69,000 per year. At this salary, median rent of $400/wk takes up less than a third of your take-home pay, leaving room for savings, transport, and everything else Adelaide throws at you.
Is Glenelg more expensive than the rest of Adelaide?
Groceries in Glenelg track in line with the national average (index 0.96), and the entertainment scene is on the pricier side (index 1.05). Median weekly rent of $400 places it within the Adelaide market — use the calculator to compare specific neighbourhoods head-to-head.
What's the average annual rent cost in Glenelg?
At a median weekly rent of $400, annual rent in Glenelg works out to approximately $20,800 per year for a typical unit. Actual costs vary significantly by property size, condition, and proximity to transport.